Röling Lecture: War, Peace and Human Rights – Michael O’Flaherty
| When: | We 10-12-2025 19:30 - 21:00 |
| Where: | Aula Academy Building, Broerstraat 5, Groningen |
On International Human Rights Day, Michael O’Flaherty, Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, will deliver the second annual Röling Lecture.
In his lecture, O’Flaherty will explore the complex relationship between war, peace and human rights, and the extent to which human rights can serve as an instrument for achieving peace.
O’Flaherty has both in-depth knowledge and very broad experience within the United Nations, European Union and the Council of Europe. The topic is highly relevant given the current critical situation in Europe and nearby regions.
The Röling Lecture is held annually, partly in connection with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (10 December 1948), and is named after Bernard Röling (1906-1985).
Programme
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Time
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Activity
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7.15 p.m.
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Walk-in and reception
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7.30 p.m.
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Welcome by Wilbert Kolkman, Dean of the Faculty of Law
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7.40 p.m.
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Röling Lecture by Michael O’Flaherty
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8.30 p.m.
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Interview by Paul van Sasse van IJsselt
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8.45 p.m.
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Questions and answers with the audience
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9 p.m.
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End
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Language: English
Admission: Free